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Financial Support

Master's Costs

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the means to support themselves, and the ability to pay tuition and fees due the university.  Please review information related to financial support for master's programs. Below is a summary of the estimated costs for the academic year 2009-10 for Graduate School master's degree programs only.

2009-10 Academic Year Cost for Masters Students:

Tuition ($1,080 per unit-based on 9 units/semester) $19,440
Registration Fee ($2,650/semester)* $5,300
Student Health Fees ($290/semester)
$580
Student Government Dues ($16.25/semester) $32.50
Transcript Fee $40
Recreation Fee ($34/semester)
$68
Duke Health Insurance** $1,750
Room $6,165
Board $4,140
Books $1,200
Transportation & Misc. $5,130
Total $43,845
 Monthly Living Expenses
 $1,848

**Health insurance and fees are estimates and subject to change.

Some Exceptions Apply: 

Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies